BY Martin Siele
Biography
DJ Shinski, real name Steve Nyaosi, is a Kenyan-born deejay based in the United States.
DJ Shinski was born and raised in Kenya's capital, Nairobi.
Shinski relocated to America after completing his high school studies at Highway Secondary School in Nairobi in 2006. His mother had won the green card lottery allowing her to move her family to America.
He was passionate about music from a young age and started practicing his DJ skills on Virtual DJ, the popular software. Shinski also cites matatu culture in Nairobi and its appreciation for DJ mixes for steering him onto his path.
His career as a professional DJ began after he secured residency at clubs in Houston, Texas after winning a spinoff competition.
Since then, Shinski has performed around the world including in France, UK, Belgium, Canada, Kenya, Jamaica and Antigua.
He is one of the most popular DJs in Kenya thanks to his consistent mix releases cutting across genres. Stream them below.
Mixes
Amapiano Overdose Mix Vol 1 - Dj Shinski [Amanikiniki, John Vuli Gate, Kabza De Small, Sukendleleni]
Kenyan Independence Day Live Mix - Dj Shinski
Best of Sauti Sol Mix [Suzanna, Midnight Train, Sura yako, Short and Sweet, Extravaganza, Insecure]
Chill Afrobeat Naija Mix Vol 1 [Wizkid, Davido, Rema, Tiwa Savage, Simi, Fireboy, Joeboy]
Kenya Overdose Mix Vol 3 [Otile Brown, Mejja, Ethic, Sauti Sol, Nadia Mukami, Gengetone, Sailors]
Hip Hop Overdose Mix Vol 8 [Megan Thee Stalion, Dababy, Drake, Roddy Rich, Pop Smoke, Lil Baby]
Fusion Mix Vol 5 [Pop Moombahton, Reggaeton, Dancehall, Afrobeats]
24hr Live Set Part 1 (Reggae Riddims Mix)
254 Diaspora Djs Memorial Weekend Live Part 2 [Afrobeats, Gengeton, Dancehall, Hip Hop]
254 Diaspora Djs Memorial Weekend Live Part 1 [Afrobeats, Latino, Pop Moombahton, House, 90s Dance]
Naija Overdose Mix Vol 10 [Wizkid, Davido, Fireboy, Joeboy, Rema, Burna Boy, Tekno, Naira Marley]
New Jack Swing Love Vol 1 [Teddy Riley, Babyface, Bobby Brown, New Edition, Michael Jackson, Guy]
254 Diaspora Djs Live Sunday Set [Gengetone, Afrobeat, Bongo, Dancehall, Zambia, Soca, Uganda]
254 Djs Friday Live Set [90's Hip Hop, Dancehall, Gengetone, Gospel, Afrobeats]
Live at 254 Diaspora Djs Facebook Group (Afrobeats, Bongo, Genge, Lingala, Reggae, Afrohouse)
Afrodose Mix Vol 2 [Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, South Africa]
Pop Workout Mix Vol 1 [Rihanna, Chris Brown, Usher, Pitbull, Calvin Harris, Avicii, Flo rida]
Whats Hot in Kenya Mix 2020 [Gengetone, Afrobeats, Bongo]
Videos
DJ Shinski - Amapiano Overdose Mix Vol 1
DJ Shinski - Best of Sauti Sol Video Mix
DJ Shinski - Best of Lucky Dube Video Mix
DJ Shinski - Chill Naija Afrobeat Mix 1
DJ Shinski - Kenya Overdose Mix Vol 3
DJ Shinski - Hip Hop Overdose Mix Vol 8
DJ Shinski - Fusion Mix Vol 5
DJ Shinski - We Remember Gregory Isaacs Tribute Mix
DJ Shinski - Naija Overdose Mix Vol 10
Downloads
Kenya Independence Day Live Mix - https://bit.ly/kidmdownload
Best of Sauti Sol Mix - https://bit.ly/sautisoldwld
Chill Afrobeats Mix Vol 1 - http://bit.ly/chillafro1download
Kenya Overdose Mix Vol 3 - http://bit.ly/kom3download
Naija Overdose Mix Vol 10 - http://bit.ly/nom10download
Amapiano Overdose Mix - http://bit.ly/amapiano1download
Hip Hop Overdose Mix Vol 8 - https://bit.ly/hom8download
Fusion Mix 5 - http://bit.ly/fusion5download
New Jack Swing Love Vol 1 - https://vimeo.com/djshinski/download/396863643/4f92b74a88
Pop Workout Mix Vol 1 - https://vimeo.com/djshinski/download/396863643/4f92b74a88